Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2017 i HGTV Magazine

1 Erin and Ben live in Laurel, MS (population just shy of 20,000). On Home Town, they help people moving to their city find a home and fix it up. Erin, an artist, and Ben, a woodworker, come up with a design plan and work on the reno with local pros. They shop local and eat local, and their friends and other neighborhood personalities make regular appearances. “The community is a character in every episode,” says Erin. 2 Erin was born and raised in Laurel. Ben was born in Mississippi, but his family moved around a lot. They both settled in Laurel right after college and have lived there ever since. “It has the best collection of historic residential architecture in the state,” says Erin. 3 Before HGTV tapped the couple for a…

don’t whiff at dusting TRADE IN your feather dusters and cotton rags for microfiber cloths, which trap dust and dirt. Use them dry or with a light spritz of water or furniture polish. START WITH surfaces closest to the ceiling, and work your way down. Ceiling fans, tops of bookcases, and light fixtures should get done before tables, chairs, and consoles. Commit to dusting furniture— and everything on it—every other week. NEVER USE a back-and-forth motion. The proper dusting technique is single swipes, from left to right. IF THE BLADES of your ceiling fan are grimy, dampen a pillowcase with water, stand on a step stool, then slip the pillowcase over and slide it off each blade. Apply enough pressure so the pillowcase takes the dust with it. For regular…

Take me on a test run. The right running shoes offer more than just comfort. Stores that specialize in running often have treadmills, so ask a salesperson to watch you run and recommend sneakers based on your form. Hand-wash me, please. For dirty sneakers, remove the insoles and spot-clean the outsides with warm water, soap, and an old toothbrush. Stuff newspaper inside; let air-dry. Avoid the dryer: Direct heat can ruin your shoes’ shape. I’m not fit for every workout. Running shoes are designed for forward motion. They lack the ankle support provided by cross-trainers, which are better suited for activities with lateral movement, like tennis and boot camp classes at the gym. To help avoid injury, save running kicks for the road or the treadmill. Make sure I’m the…

“Why are stripes one of my favorite patterns? They can look really refined or super playful—something for everyone!” —Joanna Gaines, Fixer Upper stripes at work Black-and-white-stripe wallpaper by First Editions done horizontally on the walls—and also hung on the ceiling!—makes the most of the space above the beadboard in this eating nook. The 3 1/4-inch-tall stripes are teamed with studded vinyl seating and a just-as-groovy painted floor. Pattern success! ROOM DESIGN: LIZ CAAN INTERIORS…

“I’m the polka-dot queen! They’re my secret trick to layering pattern on pattern. I love them best with plaid and stripes.” —Sabrina Soto, HGTV designer polka dots at work Cotton café curtains with jumbo white dots transform these built-in bunk beds from sleeping spots to cozy hideouts. Limiting the color scheme to just blue, red, black, and white is a good way to play with lots of prints—especially when one is dots—without the room looking like a circus. ROOM DESIGN: MEREDITH ALEXANDER…

There were so many things to love about the November issue. The cover was a stunner, and I totally fell for the peeled-and-chipped blue sideboard in the Fox family’s dining room [“A Touch of Fun in Every Room”]. Thank you for the endless inspiration! —Waneta Link, Gillespie, IL Every month I look forward to the day your magazine arrives in the mail. I try to savor it, but I always end up reading it cover to cover in no time. I really liked the grayish blue wall color of the coastal kitchen in November’s “Which Kitchen Is Calling Your Name?” It’s just what I’ve been looking for. —Carolyn Houser, Milburn, OK My sister used to let me borrow her copies of HGTV Magazine—on the condition that I would return them,…

…to add bleach to water in a vase so flowers last longer? The same thing you use to brighten whites can also give blooms a boost. “Adding a small amount of bleach to the water in your vase helps kill the bacteria that cause decay in the flowers’ stems,” says Dave Dowling, president of the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers. In turn, the stems can suck up more water, which will help your arrangement look lively longer. Just don’t overdo it. “Even a teaspoon is too much,” Dowling cautions, since a too-high concentration can burn the flowers’ cells and cause them to die faster. Your best bet is to add a few drops to a vase full of water using an eyedropper, then put your flowers in. To further…

pale avocado BY BENJAMIN MOORE “I picture fresh spring leaves when I see this color. It’s a great mix of light and bright green. In this space, where kids play games and do homework, it’s fun but still sophisticated enough for grown-ups.” —Katie DeStefano, Katie DeStefano Design, Baltimore, MD new york state of mind BY BENJAMIN MOORE “A trip to Marrakech in Morocco, where I saw similar rich blues in the markets, inspired my paint pick for this vanity. In a high-gloss finish, even a little bit delivers a big impact.” —Gary McBournie, Gary McBournie Inc., Boston, MA deep carnation BY BENJAMIN MOORE “This preteen girl’s room has high ceilings but not much architectural detail. Instead of painting a whole wall a shock of pink, we color-blocked a large rectangle…

“I’m a floral girl, but balance is key. Pair flowery accents with masculine furniture so the room doesn’t look too girly-girl”. —Erin Napier, Home Town floral at work This large-scale wall covering— it’s actually retro floral fabric from The Fabric Store in Los Angeles—gives serious energy to a subdued mid-centurymodern mahogany dresser. When a pattern is this busy, accessories shouldn’t interfere too much. This mirror and white lamp, vase, and tray keep the amazing floral wall center stage. ROOM DESIGN: EMILY HENDERSON…

“Nature’s most fabulous stripe is zebra. Black and white with a little wiggle? Perfection! My most prized pillows are my zebra ones”. —David Bromstad, My Lottery Dream Home zebra at work A faux-cowhide zebra rug is a one-step solution for adding pep to an all-white room. With its classic color combo and nottoo- busy pattern, the animalprint rug acts like a neutral—so have fun mixing it with other patterns and bright colors, like this pink-spotted pillow. ROOM DESIGN: CLAUDIA STEPHENSON…

brighten up a boring chair 1. Bring the chair to a professional upholsterer. To save a little money, you can rip off the old fabric and paint the frame yourself first. We used semi-gloss latex paint. 2. Our upholsterer covered the chair in colorful Aztecprint fabric and added a double-welt trim. FABRIC Mexican acrylic fabric in pink, $9 per yard, mexicanfabric.etsy.com PAINT Caribbean Azure by Benjamin Moore stripe a sad lamp with suede cord 1. Hot-glue one end of a suede cord to the top of the lamp base, then wrap it around the base, adding dabs of hot glue every few rotations so the cord doesn’t droop. Repeat with cords in alternating colors to make stripes, as shown. 2. When the entire lamp base is covered, cut the final…

d esigner Liza Sharp and her husband, Matt, loved everything about their 1865 farmhouse in Lyme, CT, except one (important) detail: the kitchen. While the rest of the home oozed charm, with its original stone fireplace, recessed built-ins, and curved staircase, the kitchen felt like an afterthought. “It functioned just fine,” says Liza, “but its lack of character—it had plain white cabinets and black counters— bummed me out.” Plus, the narrow layout left no room for the island Liza dreamed about. After living with the room for seven years, she engineered a swap between the kitchen and the adjacent octagonshaped living room, anchoring the newly configured space with a large marble-top island. With handsome navy blue cabinets and a coral pink tray ceiling, the kitchen became the personality-infused spot Liza…

about the house BUILT IN: 2011 SIZE: 4,250 sq. ft. “Even though we built our house, it’s in a historic neighborhood, so we wanted it to fit in. We love all its cottage-y touches, like the window boxes, the brick path, and the cutouts on the shutters.” —Chris and Colleen Austin, homeowners ideas to steal light fixture Hampton Bay 1-Light 16"H x 6"-diameter resin hanging lantern, $30, homedepot.com portico Surprise! The ceiling of the portico is finished with tongueand- groove boards painted to match the shutters and the door. planters These are made with crushed natural stone blended with resin, so they’re lightweight and weather-resistant. Bell 29 1/4"H x 26"-diameter granite planter, $100, homedepot.com 313 house numbers The Hillman Group Distinctions 4"-tall metal house numbers, $4 each, homedepot.com shutters Diamond-shaped cutouts,…

$400 sofa Fitzgerald 72 1/2"-wide polyester sofa, athome.com for stores $74 mirror Sagebrook Home 24" x 24" metal mirror in gold, bellacor.com $128 rug Emori 5'3" x 7'3" polypropylene rug, luluandgeorgia.com $30 pillow Pom Pom Medallion 16" x 16" cotton pillow in pink, potterybarnkids.com $9 tray Maxwell & Williams Sprinkle 6" x 10" stoneware tray in yellow, bedbathandbeyond.com $50 table 20"W x 20"D x 24"H acrylic and metal table, HomeGoods stores $100 lamp Ella 24"-tall ceramic lamp in golden yellow with shade, crateandbarrel.com…

For my birthday this year, I bought myself a top-of-the-line vacuum cleaner. I’ve never owned a top-of-the-line vacuum cleaner before, but I’ve heard plenty of people rave about theirs, and I wanted to join the club. Don’t throw tomatoes at me for saying this, but I actually like cleaning my house. I find it relaxing to go through the familiar steps, focusing only on the dirt-busting tasks in front of me. And now that I have a new vacuum, I’m even more into my cleaning routine. I’ve been vacuuming things I’ve never vacuumed before—the back of my sofa, my miniblinds, even the corners of my baseboards using the trusty crevice attachment. Our expert advice–packed story “Don’t Mess Up at Cleaning” on page 17—our biggest cleaning story ever—has also upped my…

wastebasket coatrack dog bed toilet paper holder file cabinet night-light Hampton Bay Dusk to Dawn Moroccan 3 3/4"-tall metal night-light, $8, homedepot.com dish rack toy box doorstop hamper power strip…

“Big, bold checks are timeless and look best in small doses— picture a stair runner but not a huge rug”. —Hilary Farr, Love It or List It checks at work Oversize checks have made an oversize comeback recently. Try upholstering a traditional piece (like this roll arm chaise by Lee Industries) in an out-ofthe- box color for checks (such as tangerine). Combined with fuchsia accents and a lacquered bedside table, this chair makes the room look country-slash-cool. ROOM DESIGN: ELIZABETH SCHMIDT INTERIOR DESIGN…

“Why chevron? It’s so versatile— just as chic on a tile backsplash as it is on an accent pillow”. —Tiffany Brooks, HGTV Smart Home 2017 designer chevron at work Imagine this room without the floor-toceiling zigzag curtains. They’re a total game changer! The graphic print—this is espresso brown–and-white fabric from Schumacher—helps classic pieces, like a walnut hutch, a farm table, and metal Tolix chairs, feel contemporary. ROOM DESIGN: CERI HOOVER…

$399 Looks like ceramic, but it’s actually lightweight resin. Italian-Inspired Estate 22"H x 30"-diameter resin and fiberglass planter, frontgate.com $149 Mexican artisans hand-painted this smaller planter. Talavera TP235 13 1/4"H x 17 1/2"-diameter ceramic planter, lafuente.com $1,193 Check out the thick cushion on this plush velvet pick. Cyan Design Pink Miss I. Candy viscose velvet and wood chair, bellacor.com $354 Upholstered in cotton, this chair has a similar curved back. Skyline Furniture French Modern cotton and pine chair in pink, overstock.com $146 Sky blue piping adds a finishing touch to this large pillow. Blue Ikat 22" x 22" cotton pillow, well appointedhouse.com $55 Same great ikat style minus the pricey piping. Rivka 18" x 18" cotton and polyester pillow in blue, thepillowcollection.com $125 You can program this one not to…

entryway Homeowner Jenny Foley got this wingback chair for $25 at a thrift store, then painted the legs grayish white and had it reupholstered in tone-on-tone zebra fabric. A pedestal table with a beveled top, bought at a local store, sits on a cowhide rug from World Market. The crystal teardrop chandelier is a beloved hand-me-down from her husband’s grandma. W hen Jenny Foley and her husband, Jay, walked into the 2,200-squarefoot house in Richmond, VA, that they would eventually buy, there was no doubt about it: This was an honestto- goodness fixer upper. “Let’s see, the kitchen had teal cabinets and floor-toceiling tile, the dining room had maroon and mustard sponge-painted walls, and the bathrooms hadn’t been updated since the ’50s,” says Jenny. “Ugly doesn’t begin to describe it.”…

banana bread with chocolate chips and chocolate glaze TIME: 1 hour 15 minutes MAKES: One 9-inch-by-5-inch loaf FOR THE BREAD: 1 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled (or 1/2 cup vegetable oil), plus more for the loaf pan 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour ¾ cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 2 large eggs 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon grated orange zest (optional) 1 cup mashed banana FOR THE GLAZE: 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tablespoons milk ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly butter a 9-inch-by- 5-inch loaf pan…